Pantone Color for 2012

Yep, Pantone selected Tanerine Tango for as the 'it' color of 2012.  I really like orange (a la Hermes), but I can't say that I own a single item that qualifies as "Tanerine Tango". 

In my opinion it is the kind of color that looks amazing on the right person...

What do you guys think?

Instagram + me = love

   I am completely obsessed with Instagram lately.  My relationship with Instagram started off slow, but the initial infatuation has blossomed into full on love.

I am serious, it has gotten so bad that my Nikon is gathering dust.

 I like the challenge of taking pictures with only my cellphone and attempting to make them compelling.  It forces you to wait for that decisive moment when the light is right & all the shots just happen on the fly.

But that is not why I am obsessed with instagram....

Here is the truth: I love getting a glimpse into everyone else's world. I love seeing the world through someone else's eyes. It personal and I find it fascinating what people choose to share.

Conclusion: Life is beautiful. Instagram helps you see more of it.

If any of you guys haven't tried it out, give it a shot. It's a free app that you can get on your iphone. You take pictures, crop, apply filters and share. And then you know you spread love and joy and such.

My handle is elizabeth_gilmore (I know, really thinking outside the box on this one). Hit me up!

How to Tie a Bow-Tie like a Pro

I love wearing bow-ties, ties, really anything that resembles Diane Keaton! Here is a quick how-to I put together so you can get the look!

What do you guys think, would you wear a bow tie?

Advice to newlyweds after 50 years of marriage

My parent's celebrated 50 years of marriage on December 30, 2011.  

For their golden anniversary I asked them a series of questions & while the transcript in it's entirety will not be published here - I thought it would be a nice to share their advice for those of us just starting out.

What advice would you give to newlyweds today?

Dad's advice: Don’t rush into important things that involve marriage and family. 


Mom's advice: What a hard question!  I think everyone has to sort it out themselves...it is not easy to live with another human being.  You have to give and take equally, be nice to each other, and never both give up at the same time.

What would your advice be?

This future newlywed would love to hear your secrets to a happy marriage!

Gray is the new black

I've been away for a while and I feel culpable. 

Blogging has been nagging at me, like a pea I have been pushing around my dinner plate. It actually woke me up last night; sweating about it like a common criminal.

So here I am, making an effort under the gray skies of Oregon.

Thanks for your patience friends. I will stop by to say hi.

hug, e

Merry Christmas & Happy Everything!

Magical Weekend :: Cannon Beach, Or.

Just returned home from our annual pilgrimage to Cannon Beach; a tradition that we have carried out these last seven years with our very best friends.

On Friday, we had a bonfire on the beach.  The sky was a blanket of familiar stars, blinking away with ancient fables and stories to be told.

The half moon rose slowly in the east. We were all remarking how this night had no equal when a large meteor entered the atmosphere.  It lit up the night sky, giving us a moment to turn and watch it strike across the sky into the ocean. I have never seen anything quite like it in all my life. 

 Jared always had a sense of humor. Perfect timing buddy.

Saturday we woke up to unseasonably warm weather. The beach radiated a soft sliver glow, basking us in sunshine. A thin fog hugging the coast, ocean raging with lacy white foam floating up the shoreline. The sun shimmering off the wet sand and water - appearing to come from every direction.

The rest of the weekend was spent playing board games and laughing with old friends. A weekend I will never forget. So lucky to spend it with loved ones.

Hope everyone had a great weekend. 

Much love and big hugs,
e

It's the Holiday Season

Hard to believe it is Christmas time again, but I have to say that I am glad for it. It came right when we needed it the most.

I am finishing up my finals this week, so I may not be able to visit this week, but I have been thinking about all of you.

Looking forward to a break from school. I plan on celebrating by doing some serious drinking relaxing.

What are your December plans?

Big Hug,
e

Feet on the ground :: Breath in the lungs

Thank you for all of your heartfelt words of sympathy.

The fog that has surrounded me these last few weeks has ebbed, leaving me with sincere gratitude for the ground at my feet and the breath in my lungs.    

My only hope is that I emerge from this nightmare a better person, one who will live with the courage and compassion that my dear friend had in spades.

and so we beat on.

Rest in Peace :: Jared Daniel Orosco

There are times in life when you want to do something – but there is nothing you can do.  

We lost our dear friend Jared to a tragic accident this weekend.

Jared was a prince of a guy; he was the most sincere, thoughtful person I have ever met. He was witty, smart and genuine. He was always the voice of reason and I was honored to be his friend. 

I was lucky to have known you friend.

Love you and miss you always.

Worse than a test dream?

 Well it finally happened: I had my first wedding anxiety dream!

My dilemma: It is the day of the wedding and the dress had some funky detailing on the bodice. I tried to fix it with decoupage and I somehow made it look worse.

I know hard to image with *decoupage* as my brilliant solution!

Funny thing is, when I started to wake-up from my dream, I remember thinking "I can't go now; I haven't even seen Rob yet."

I'll take it as a good sign that I still wanted to walk down the aisle - even as a decoupage disaster.

Has anyone else had a wedding anxiety dream?

Please tell me I am not alone!